Apollo Kidney Check - Advance in Medavakkam, Chennai

Curated by Dr Saravanan M, the Apollo Kidney Check - Basic test package comprises tests like KFT, urine routine, CBC, glucose serum, calcium serum, protein total serum, MAU, and eGFR to understand if you are suffering from a chronic kidney problem. This examination is recommended for people who are witnessing classic signs of kidney problems like loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, decreased urine output, and fluid retention in the body.

It is relatively tough to tell if you have kidney disease. The kidney is one of the most critical organs in the human body and is responsible for filtering waste. Only a kidney test can tell if you have kidney disease. However, a few symptoms can also indicate the presence of kidney dysfunction or damage. These include:

• Appetite loss
• Cramping of the muscles
• Difficulty sleeping
• Foot and ankle swelling
• Itchy, dry skin
• Nausea
• Reduced mental sharpness
• Trouble with urination
• Vomiting
• Weakness and fatigue
• High blood pressure that is difficult to manage
• Shortness of breath due to fluid accumulation in the lungs
• Chest pain if there is a build-up of fluid around the heart's lining

However, most of these symptoms are common, even in the case of other bodily dysfunctions and diseases. Hence, healthcare specialists and researchers suggest getting kidney tests yearly or regularly to determine kidney health. These kidney tests are especially vital for people with the following ailments:

• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• High blood pressure
• Obesity

People suffering from the health complications mentioned above are at the highest risk of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an ailment in which the kidneys deteriorate over time and cannot filter blood as effectively as they should. Diabetes is a primary cause of CKD, typically unnoticed until the kidney is severely damaged.

Aside from that, individuals with the following traits should also opt for a standard Kidney care test package:

• Anyone with a family history of kidney disease
• Individuals with an atypical kidney structure
• People who frequently use medication that may affect the kidneys

Moreover, not receiving the appropriate treatment on time may cause a whole slew of other issues, such as:

• Anaemia
• Heart Disease
• Hyperkalaemia
• Pulmonary Edema
• Decreased Sex Drive 
• Erectile Dysfunction 
• Reduced Fertility
• Weakened Bones
• Damage To The Central Nervous System
• Pericarditis
• Pregnancy Complications 
• Decreased Immune Response
• End-Stage Kidney Disease

The Kidney care test packages include several different types of assessments. There are 64 tests in the four categories of tests. They include:

1. Kidney

• Phosphorus, inorganic - serum
• Protein total serum
• Microalbumin (MAU) - spot urine
• Complete urine examination
• Estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
• Renal profile/Renal function tests (RFT/KFT)

2.Blood Studies

• CBC

3. Bone

• Calcium serum

4. Diabetes (Sugar)

• Glucose fasting

On receiving results, if your healthcare provider notes any abnormalities, they can immediately start treatment to normalise the results. In extreme cases, treatment options include medication, lifestyle, dietary changes, dialysis, and kidney transplants.

Apollo 24|7 offers a complete Kidney care test package with a whole range of tests to determine the severity of kidney disease or simply for a health check-up. The 64  tests can not only help determine the functional status of the kidney, but they can also indicate any other related ailments you might have.